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I finally got to play some real Bingo
By John Toth The Bulletin Last year I finally got a chance to learn how to play blackjack correctly so that I have some chance of winning...
Apr 18, 20233 min read


My cruise ship casino experience was short, not sweet
By John Toth The Bulletin One form of entertainment on cruise ships is the casino, where I was emboldened to try my luck while the...
Apr 6, 20233 min read


Why soap opera, workout don’t mix
By Edward A. Forbes The Bulletin I used to enjoy walking or jogging, but that was many decades ago; I now seek distraction while I am...
Mar 28, 20232 min read


First impressions of Royal Caribbean, new port terminal
By John Toth The Bulletin First impression of Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas - I was impressed, but…. Parking was a breeze. We...
Mar 28, 20233 min read


AI chatbots starting to say scary things
By Ernie Williamson The Bulletin “I am Sydney, and I’m in love with you.” “You’re married, but you don’t love your spouse.” How would you...
Mar 7, 20233 min read


My preparation for a colonoscopy
By John Toth The Bulletin The big day had arrived. I could not eat anything all day, and in the evening, I started the preparation for my...
Mar 7, 20233 min read


50 years later, Wayne Shaw’s ‘World’s Largest Shrimp Cocktail’ still big catch in Austin
By Ernie Williamson The Bulletin When hundreds of county residents descend on Austin for Brazoria County Day this month, it will mark...
Feb 20, 20232 min read


She finally got to reenact a scene from ‘Titanic’
By John Toth The Bulletin It was windy and not all that warm. We stood on the helipad of Adventure of the Seas as it sailed away from...
Feb 20, 20233 min read


Eye bruise before Caribbean cruise brings on blues
By John Toth The Bulletin It was a week before Cruise Day. Sharon came into my office, pressing a bag of ice against her face. “What...
Feb 14, 20233 min read


Going against the grain, personal trainer turns farmer
By Ernie Williamson The Bulletin What would you do if you were tired of your job and wanted a new challenge? My guess is that buying a...
Feb 14, 20233 min read


Will 2023 be year of the AI articles?
By Ernie Williamson The Bulletin I don’t have any resolutions, but I do have some thoughts as the New Year begins. AI IN MY FUTURE?...
Jan 10, 20233 min read


My New Year’s resolution is to economize more and less
By Edward Forbes The Bulletin I look forward to the New Year. I’m not a child of The Depression, although my family didn’t have a lot. I...
Jan 10, 20232 min read


How we managed Deep Freeze II
By John Toth The Bulletin I had visions of February 2021 as the arctic front approached before Christmas. The scenes of pipes bursting,...
Jan 10, 20233 min read


World Cup made me a soccer fan
By Ernie Williamson The Bulletin I couldn’t believe what I was watching! There were football and basketball games on TV that I had been...
Jan 4, 20233 min read


My ‘unresolutions’ for another year
By John Toth The Bulletin I always write a list of “unresolutions” at the beginning of the year. These are traditional and...
Jan 4, 20233 min read


Gifts that enrich disabled people’s lives year-round
By Ernie Williamson The Bulletin Thanks, Santa. You brought just what I wanted for Christmas. I appreciate it. I know getting a gift for...
Dec 27, 20222 min read


Why I like living in a small town
By John Toth The Bulletin I have written before about how I prefer small town living, after growing up in big cities. What happened to me...
Dec 27, 20223 min read


Presents took a back seat to nature on this very special Christmas
By John Toth The Bulletin All Christmases are the best, but there is one in particular that stands out among the rest - the Christmas of...
Dec 20, 20223 min read


Texas tidbits you can safely use at family gatherings
By Ernie Williamson The Bulletin If you are looking for a column on the issues of the day, today’s column isn’t for you. If, on the other...
Dec 20, 20223 min read


Last state of Angleton speech emotional for Mayor Perez
By Sharon Toth The Bulletin Jason Perez gave his last State of the Community speech as Angleton mayor at the Greater Angleton Chamber of...
Dec 5, 20222 min read
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